Best photos from around the world

May 6, 2013 |Compiled by Chronicle Photo Editors

Top images from around the globe

B.K. Bangash/Associated Press

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Lightning flashes as political supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League hold a meeting under tight security due to ongoing attacks on political rallies and parties' election offices, in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday, April 26, 2013. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has ordered the closure of election offices in Karachi following a blast that killed many party workers. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

B.K. Bangash/Associated Press

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Lightning flashes as political supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League hold a meeting under tight security due to ongoing attacks on political rallies and parties' election offices, in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday, April 26, 2013. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has ordered the closure of election offices in Karachi following a blast that killed many party workers. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)